Comments on: It’s Not Easy Building Green http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/ Dvisible is an international creative design magazine with a focus on graphic arts, architecture, fashion, branding, fine art and photography. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:13:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: MaximumCEO » Blog Archive » It’s Not Easy Building Green http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-29931 MaximumCEO » Blog Archive » It’s Not Easy Building Green Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:25:35 +0000 http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-29931 [...] D/VISIBLE—On 21st Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Brooklyn-NYC, New York USA, there is a grey building that doesn’t quite fit with the rest of the scene at first glance. Its stucco facade hits your eye differently than the brick apartment buildings and the old church that neighbor it. This building aforementioned is by no means abrasive like the latest, ultramodern additions to the South Slope (the neighborhood formerly known as Greenwood Heights), but it’s calm rectangles and asymmetrically patterned windows tell you that it’s something newer than its neighbors—it is, in fact, one of Brooklyn’s first green buildings. It is an Energy Star-honored building; its bamboo floors, energy-efficient heating system that adjusts with the outside temperature, recycled carpet, and recycled tire roof decking are just a few of this apartment’s green amenities. Read article. [...] […] D/VISIBLE—On 21st Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Brooklyn-NYC, New York USA, there is a grey building that doesn’t quite fit with the rest of the scene at first glance. Its stucco facade hits your eye differently than the brick apartment buildings and the old church that neighbor it. This building aforementioned is by no means abrasive like the latest, ultramodern additions to the South Slope (the neighborhood formerly known as Greenwood Heights), but it’s calm rectangles and asymmetrically patterned windows tell you that it’s something newer than its neighbors—it is, in fact, one of Brooklyn’s first green buildings. It is an Energy Star-honored building; its bamboo floors, energy-efficient heating system that adjusts with the outside temperature, recycled carpet, and recycled tire roof decking are just a few of this apartment’s green amenities. Read article. […]

]]> By: Green http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-42642 Green Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:42:35 +0000 http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-42642 <strong>Green...</strong> I can not agree with you in 100% regarding some thoughts, but you got good point of view…... Green…

I can not agree with you in 100% regarding some thoughts, but you got good point of view……

]]> By: jei http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-48835 jei Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:30:28 +0000 http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-48835 I think green is good, however, I think a good mix of low impact and modern housing needs to be thought up. I am so tired of seeing housing designed by some artist that looks better as a picture instead of a living area. Most of these "green" designs cost more then most modern homes. All in all, I think a nice layout with decent space, and a garden would be a very nice alternative to run down apartments and failing houses. I think green is good, however, I think a good mix of low impact
and modern housing needs to be thought up. I am so tired of seeing
housing designed by some artist that looks better as a picture instead
of a living area. Most of these “green” designs cost more then
most modern homes.

All in all, I think a nice layout with decent space, and a garden
would be a very nice alternative to run down apartments and failing
houses.

]]> By: yoyo http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-63714 yoyo Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:19:25 +0000 http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-63714 nicely done chaps nicely done chaps

]]> By: joseph http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-116467 joseph Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:32:10 +0000 http://dvisible.com/2007/10/27/its-not-easy-building-green/#comment-116467 Well written, thanks! However regarding 'Green Roofs'.... I think i will get sick to my stomach if one more 'green building' discussion fails to recognize the PRIMARY reason green remains unpopular outside of er, discussion.... Its UGLY. A typical green roof is a collection of gravel filled trays with hundreds of scraggly looking Seedum varietyies. Even more sophisticated designs ignore basic tenets of landscape design. Its as if Suzie Homemaker conceptualized the layout. It goes beyond that we are missing the engineering and technology to create green roofs people will love; rather it speaks to the utter disregard for WHY people choose beautifull things (ie. beautifull landscape design) over efficiancy every single time. The day the construction industry notices WHY things like Apple's iPhone are so popular(hint, its NOT the cellular network), is the day they will begin to shut down these hideous ideas no body gives a hoot about. Well written, thanks! However regarding ‘Green Roofs’….

I think i will get sick to my stomach if one more ‘green building’ discussion fails to
recognize the PRIMARY reason green remains unpopular outside of er, discussion….
Its UGLY. A typical green roof is a collection of gravel filled trays with hundreds
of scraggly looking Seedum varietyies. Even more sophisticated designs ignore basic
tenets of landscape design. Its as if Suzie Homemaker conceptualized the layout.
It goes beyond that we are missing the engineering and technology to create green
roofs people will love; rather it speaks to the utter disregard for WHY people
choose beautifull things (ie. beautifull landscape design) over efficiancy every
single time. The day the construction industry notices WHY things like Apple’s iPhone
are so popular(hint, its NOT the cellular network), is the day they will begin
to shut down these hideous ideas no body gives a hoot about.

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